Russia Visa Requirements for Italian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Italian passport holders apply for a Russia e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A machine-readable passport issued by Italy; applications on other documents cannot be accepted for processing. [1]
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date you submit the e-visa application, with enough free space for Russian border stamps. [1]
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The unified e-visa costs USD 52 and covers a single entry with a stay of up to 30 days.
- •Children under 6 are exempt from the fee.
- •The fee is paid by card on the official MFA website or mobile app and is non-refundable whatever the outcome of the application. [1]
How to apply
- Submit the application from your personal account on the Russian MFA e-visa website or through the Russian Foreign Ministry mobile app. [1]
- Time it between 86 days before and 4 days before your planned entry date; outside that window the application cannot be submitted. [1]
- Pay the fee online with an international bank card (Visa, MasterCard or similar) on the MFA site or app. [1]
- Wait for processing, which takes no more than 4 calendar days from the moment you send the application. [1]
- If the application is returned for revision, make the corrections within 10 days; no extra payment is needed. [1]
Before you fly
- •The unified e-visa is single entry, valid for 120 days from the date of issue, and allows a stay of no more than 30 days from the date of entry. [1]
- •The 30-day permitted stay does not mean 720 net hours, so plan around calendar days from arrival. [1]
Full Russia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Conditions & fine print
- •72-hours visa free visit when entering by regular ferry via port of St. Petersburg, provided that a passenger spends the night on-board or in accommodation specifically approved by the travel agency.
Watch out for
If your application is sent back for corrections and you do not fix it within 10 days, a refusal is issued and the fee is not refunded. [1]
The e-visa is single entry, so it cannot be used for a second entry into Russia. [1]
The 30-day stay limit runs from your date of entry, not from the 120-day visa validity period. [1]
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Frequently asked
How long can Italian citizens stay in Russia?
Up to 30 days.
What documents are required?
A machine-readable passport issued by Italy; applications on other documents cannot be accepted for processing.; Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date you submit the e-visa application, with enough free space for Russian border stamps..
When should I submit the e-visa application?
No earlier than 86 days and no later than 4 days before your planned entry date; it is processed within 4 calendar days.
How long can I stay in Russia on the e-visa?
Up to 30 days from your date of entry, within the visa's 120-day validity from issue. It is a single-entry visa.
What happens if my application needs corrections?
You have 10 days to make them at no extra cost; miss that window and the application is refused with no refund.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Italian citizens” and “Visa policy of Russia”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] evisa.kdmid.ru [2] kdmid.ru [3] kdmid.ru. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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